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Meet the American who made cranberries a Turkey Day tradition, Marcus Urann, farmer with can-do spirit

Plucky little cranberries have grown for millennia amid sandy soils and short summers of southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. The Pilgrims explored and then settled this same area in 1620 — and celebrated the first Thanksgiving the following year. “When the Pilgrims first set foot on Cape Cod, even before …

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Is Chinese food at your favorite restaurant authentic? Look for these key factors in the cuisine you're served

Chinese food is the most popular ethnic cuisine in the United States, with around 45,000 restaurants across the country, according to the Chinese American Association. However, how many of them actually serve authentic Chinese dishes? In general, fast-food eateries like Panda Express are a westernized version of Chinese food. If …

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Navy vet-turned-winemaker infuses military grit into powerhouse pours

Adam LaZarre never expected the U.S. Navy to prepare him for working with wine. The former electronics technician, however, credits his military service with giving him the discipline and problem-solving skills that now define his award-winning winemaking. “My military experience and the training that I got, particularly as an electronics …

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Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds

A simple snack swap could deliver big health benefits, new research shows. A clinical trial led by Oregon State University found that eating about two ounces of almonds a day – roughly 45 nuts – was found to lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” type that clogs arteries and also offer …

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Gen Z drinkers leave bartenders frustrated with shrinking tips as 'terrible' trend emerges

Fewer young Americans are tipping at restaurants and bars these days. A Bankrate survey released this summer revealed that members of Generation Z – those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s – are the least frequent tippers. That includes Gen Z drinkers at the bar – and bartenders …

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Three common fruits can help Americans fall asleep faster and sleep better

If counting sheep isn’t working, Americans may want to hit the fruit aisle next time they are at the grocery store. Certain fruits packed with natural hormones and minerals can help people fall asleep. Board-certified and licensed dietitian nutritionist Kendall Mackintosh told Fox News Digital that there are fruits that …

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Coffee shop that honored Charlie Kirk sees huge sales surge after it's 'flooded with righteous people'

A California coffee shop owner said her business was “flooded with righteous people” after coming under fire for supporting Charlie Kirk. Following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder, Invita Café in Rancho Santa Fe placed stickers on its coffee cups in his honor. Owner Sara De Luca told …

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Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact

Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings …

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Lawmakers ban 'veggie-burger' term, limit meat descriptions in EU

If beef is what’s for dinner, European Parliament lawmakers want to make sure there is no confusion about what people are eating. On Wednesday, the lawmakers voted 355 to 247 to define meat as “edible parts of animals” and to restrict the use of words like steak, escalope, sausage or …

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Ancient spicy food may boost heart health, but doctor warns of salty downside

A crunchy, tangy side dish from Korea might be the key to lowering blood pressure and improving health – but there’s a catch. Kimchi, a fermented cabbage dish with a history that goes back centuries, is enjoyed alongside breakfast, lunch and dinner in Korea. Its flavor comes from lacto-fermentation and …

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